Product Details:

Contents of this bucket:

Cheesy Macaroni: 4 servings
Chicken Flavored Noodle Soup: 8 servings
Creamy Pasta and Vegetables: 8 servings
Pasta Alfredo: 4 servings
Southwest Rice and Beans: 8 servings
Savory Stroganoff: 8 servings
Tomato Basil Soup with Pasta: 8 servings
Apple Cinnamon Cereal: 8 servings
Brown Sugar and Maple Multi-Grain: 8 servings
Whey Milk Alternative: 12 servings
Orange Drink Mix: 32 servings
Vanilla Pudding: 8 servings + 4 bonus servings
Creamy Yogurt Style Dessert: 8 servings
Freeze Dried Peaches: 8 servings + 4 bonus servings

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Why Choose ReadyWise Emergency Food?

Shelf Life

There is a strong correlation between the moisture content in food and its shelf life. Less moisture means longer shelf life. Dehydrated food typically loses up to 90% of its moisture. While home dehydration may only remove about 80% of water, resulting in shorter shelf life, high-quality dehydrated foods can still last up to 15 years, sometimes even up to 25 years depending on the food type.

Freeze-dried foods are optimal for long-term storage, offering a shelf life of 25 years or more. Keeping freeze-dried foods in cool, dark, and dry conditions will further extend their shelf life.

Preparation of Freeze-Dried Emergency Food

To prepare freeze-dried food, simply add water and wait for it to rehydrate. It retains a taste very similar to its fresh counterpart. On the other hand, dehydrated food usually needs to be boiled for up to 20 minutes to rehydrate.

Nutrition

Freeze-dried food retains approximately 97% of its original nutrients, preserving its nutritional value almost completely. Dehydrated food, however, retains between 60% to 75% of its original nutrients.

Taste

Taste is crucial, as it’s a major factor in whether we enjoy eating a particular food. Both freeze-dried and dehydrated foods generally taste good, but freeze-drying tends to preserve the original flavor, texture, and aroma better. Conversely, dehydrating with heat tends to reduce flavor, nutrients, and texture. Most people prefer the taste of freeze-dried food.